🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA India’s Payment to United Nations Budget (2026) Government of India paid USD 35.18 million towards the UN Regular Budget 2026. India’s contribution rate is 1.016% of the total USD 3.45 billion budget. By paying on time, India joined the UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ of member states fulfilling dues promptly. Tripartite Agreement…
National Affairs – India Army Vehicle Accident in Jammu & Kashmir On 22 January 2026, an Indian Army vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah–Chamba road near Khanni Top in Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. The vehicle fell into a 200-feet deep gorge, resulting in the deaths of 10 army personnel and injuries to 7–11 others (figures…
1. National News – India Projecting India’s Economic Growth (UN-DESA Report) The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026 and 6.7% in 2027 based on the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026report. Global growth is expected to moderate to 2.7% in 2026, with global…
A. National Affairs – India 1. Important National Observances World Hindi Day 2026 observed on 10 January to celebrate the global influence and recognition of the Hindi language and its literature. The day marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur. 2. Vice-President’s Key Addresses & Conferences C. P. Radhakrishnan, Vice-President…
I. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Bangladesh Withdraws from T20 World Cup Matches in India Bangladesh Cricket Board announced it will not play its scheduled matches in India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns and political tensions. Requests the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate fixtures to a neutral venue (likely Sri…
1. National Affairs — India Banking and Economy RBI Stress Test Report 2025: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assessment shows Indian banks are currently the strongest in a decade, with a declining ratio of bad loans and adequate capital buffers to withstand severe financial stress; highlights improved asset quality and liquidity position after sustained monetary…
1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1.1 Prime Minister Receives Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman, the highest civilian award of the Sultanate of Oman, in recognition of strengthening bilateral ties. The honour was bestowed during an official visit highlighting enhanced strategic cooperation. 1.2 India and Oman Sign CEPA Expansion…
1. National Developments India’s Monetary Policy Outlook Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that the key policy rates are expected to remain low for a prolonged period in view of sustained economic growth and subdued inflation trends. India’s inflation was recorded at 0.71% in November 2025, with projections forecasting a rise to…
11 December 2025 – Current Affairs (Point-Wise) for Competitive Exams 1. National Affairs — India Launch of Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025 & Bharat-WIN Portal Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil inaugurated the Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025 and the Bharat Water Innovation Network (Bharat-WIN) Portal in New Delhi to strengthen water innovation across India. Initiative…
📰 Key National Developments The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, marking the fifth rate cut in 2025 and bringing cumulative easing to 125 basis points. Along with the rate cut, RBI announced enhanced liquidity support — up to US$ 16 billion — to sustain…
